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Aug 2013

I have a deep love for espresso that has become much more profound since acquiring a Nespresso machine last year. I don’t mean to sound like an advertisement but that stuff is just so darn smooth! I’ve developed a three skim latte per day habit. When I was younger I hated coffee because it was so bitter and couldn’t understand why the silly adults would drink something so gross. But then one day I tried the gateway drug- coffee ice cream.

Coffee ice cream is everything that black coffee is not; creamy, sweet, subtle, not overly bitter… it has always been one of my favorite flavors. You all know how much I love ice cream so that’s saying a lot. This vegan espresso coconut ice cream is a twist on my old standby. It’s made with full fat coconut milk instead of my usual custard base. It’s milky and rich, though slightly more icy than my other recipes. The texture reminds me a bit of sorbet.

In a small saucepan on medium heat, combine the coconut milk, sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the espresso and espresso vodka, if using.

Chill the base for a minimum of 2 hours or preferably overnight.

Prepare in an ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions.

Notes

Espresso vodka will lower the freezing point and keep the ice cream a bit softer. For best results, do not use light coconut milk with this recipe.

Thanks! That’s hard to say since I haven’t tried it. Sugar lowers the freezing point of liquid so without the sugar it could potentially freeze solid. But maybe not, especially if you added more alcohol.

I somehow managed to work in a coffee shop for 5 years, go through college and two stints in grad school without developing a coffee addiction. I don’t know what happened this past year but I’m slowly growing accustomed to it. Granted it takes lots of milk and sugar (or maybe some caramel) for me to down it. Ever since I’ve been contemplating an espresso machine (or at least the little stove-top variety). What and exciting giveaway!

Alina

Espresso – YUM!

Sean C

A cappuccino sounds delicious right now! That’s the first thing I’d make.

Jaime

Would LOVE to win this! Just discovered how awesome they are, and would be a fantastic addition to my roomie and my “big girl” apartment :)

April

I’d make a latte every morning!

http://ilonaskitchen.wordpress.com ilona t

i would make some lattes!

Sarah S.

This ice cream is dreamy! I would so love to enjoy lattes at home. Awesome giveaway!

derya w.

iced coffee!

http://whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday.com/ Marta@What should I eat for breakfast today

I have a deep love for espresso as well :)

sarah k

I would first make myself a cappuccino, then I would love to make your espresso coconut ice cream.

Cathy McCarthy

Mmmm – Vanilla Latte, my favorite Starbucks drink!

Tess

I’d use the espresso in recipes calling for chocolate… if I didn’t drink first!!
Love espresso!!!

Lori

I will finally be able to get some work done! :)

http://honeybsandbirchtrees.com Jenny B

I’d make some pumpkin spice lattes.

http://whatjewwannaeat.com Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat

Beautiful photos, Jen! I would make lots o lattes!!

kim

I would make an americano… love the photography on your blog!

Debbie Bray

lattees

Ellen

I would make whole milk lattes everyday. Decaf, because I don’t drink coffee for the buzz, but the taste and warmth and creaminess (I always add milk or cream.

http://www.thescrumptiouslife.blogspot.com Marfa

Mmm…I am so glad to see this vegan recipe for summer…to make an espresso would be wonderful….PICK Me! ♥

ashley – baker by nature

What an amazing giveaway, Jen! And omg, this ice cream?! I’m dying over here!

Tabathia B

I would try to make a caramel latte

Jessica Z

I would actually like to try and make the Espresso Coconut Ice Cream – I just love ice cream and I have been on a coconut kick lately…which is so weird because I use to hate coconut!

Elizabeth

What a great giveaway!! I have a very simple nespresso machine and an aerochino and I LOVE them. If I won this, I would make cappuccinos with it.

Karly Sims

This ice cream for starters!

gregory parker

Def wld make this ice cream

http://ny-foodgasm.blogspot.com Sophia @ NYFoodgasm

This sounds soooooo damn amazing! Plus the pics are as flawless as ever! I may have to try this one!

http://www.countrycleaver.com Megan {Country Cleaver}

I would start with espresso and then move on to making lots and lots of this ice cream!!